Naples Yellow 9021 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F6D58F, estimated LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Applesauce from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #F6D58F · 9021
Naples Yellow
69%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Naples Yellow Technical Profile
HEX Code#F6D58F
RGB246, 213, 143
Estimated LRV69.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#F7D68F
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Maybe Maui
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#F6D48D
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Wheat Grain
Dutch Boy
#F5D68F
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Fresh Citrus
Kilz
#FAD992
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Sun Splashed
Vista Paint
#F9D794
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Country Comfort
Benjamin Moore
#FAD896
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Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
#F2CF86
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Sun Splashed
Hirshfield's
#FBD795
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Toasted Wheat
Valspar
#FFDD97
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Dunn-Edwards
#F2D082
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Colors That Work With Naples Yellow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Naples Yellow
#F6D58F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BACD65
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Naples Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Naples Yellow Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Naples Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Naples Yellow have?
Naples Yellow by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Naples Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Naples Yellow are Applesauce by Behr (a close digital match), Maybe Maui by PPG (a close digital match), Wheat Grain by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Naples Yellow's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Naples Yellow?
Naples Yellow has a estimated lightness value of 69.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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